As May 17, 2013 approaches, we spoke with Kristi Pinderi – activist, archeologist, historian and all round LGBT policy expert – about the political context for LGBT rights in contemporary Albania, and the new project he’s involved in:

Gay Ride Tirana – Pedalim kunder Homofobise (17 May 2013) Dozens of LGBT activists biked on May 17th in the main Boulevard of Tirana with bicycles from Ecovolis, wearing T-shirts that read “Gay (P) Ride Against Homophobia”.

The action “Des Formes et Des Couleurs” (Forms and Colors) continues in Algeria, with the launch of the photo award “Promenade de L’étang Oran – منتزه لىتان وهران”. In Algeria,

La conmemoración del Día Internacional contra la Homofobia y la Transfobia (IDAHO) no pasará desapercibida para los porteños. 6 actividades se han confirmado hasta ahora. Hay para todos los gustos. 1. La Comunidad Homosexual Argentina presenta campaña antibullying El 17 de mayo su campaña nacional antibullying dirigida a estudiantes y profesores de todo el país. La campaña convocó a actores …

The Melbourne IDAHOT Flashmob this year is taking place at 6pm on Friday 17th May 2013 at a secret location opposite Flinders Street Station to ‘drop dead’ and commemorate those who have died due to homophobia and transphobia.